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Henry Van de Velde
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Henry van de Velde
- Caviar Server, Model No. 1
- stamped with German hallmarks
tortoiseshell-mounted cast silver
- manufactured by Koch & Bergfeld, Bremen retailed by Theodor Müller, Weimar
Literature
Reinhard W. Sänger, Das Deutsche Silber-Besteck 1805-1918: Biedermeier-Historismus-Jugendstil, Stuttgart, 1991, p. 209
Karl Böhan, Metallkunst: Vom Jugendstil Zur Moderne 1889-1939, Berlin, 1990, p. 483
Torsten Böhan and Thomas Berg, Avantgarde Design 1880-1930, Köln, 1994, p. 35
Karl Böhan, Metallkunst: Vom Jugendstil Zur Moderne 1889-1939, Berlin, 1990, p. 483
Torsten Böhan and Thomas Berg, Avantgarde Design 1880-1930, Köln, 1994, p. 35
Condition
Very good overall condition. Some minor surface scratches from light use and polishing as expected.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.